We first should FIRE Woodson ASAP with all the coaching staff, concentrating on collecting assets, freeing cap room, and developing players that could be with us beyond 2015
Hire a competent GM and COACHING STAFF that will start to implement much needed new direction
getting the players to understand how to play team ball
Building FUNDAMENTALS on how to play DEFENSE
TAKE high % shots
Proper floor spacing
Using picks, Setting Picks, fighting for position
PUSHING THE TEMPO for easy baskets
Getting a PG like Pierre Jackson, however DO NOT SIGN HIM til after this summer, so he can be part of our possible future plans beyond 2015
In addition, acquiring a pick for Burton
Woodson played Bibby on his last days, not even giving minutes to PG Jeff Teague
"I believe, we can still win the Atlantic, we just have to figure it out"
I have heard the same crap over and over again as he continues to makes horrible rotations, lineups, and repeats
He will always look to play the same style, without making adjustments, and he is just beyond horrible
continue to develop Tyler
See if Murry can be part of our future PG plans and is he worth further development (though if he does show too much of it, another team can sign him since we don't have a team option)
Sign James Johnson in the off season if available on a 2 year vet min deal guaranteed 1st year *partial for 2nd year, fully if need*
In general, I think partial guarantees protect us and more importantly make players continue to want to develop to EARN their $$$
If Thanasis Antetokounmpo goes undrafted, sign him with partial guarantee on a 2 year deal similar to how Tyler's original contract was structured
He is currently in the D League coming over from Europe to showcase himself, kind of like how Glen Rice JR did
He is a project but if Hopla is still around, he could really help players like these develop
especially with James Johnson, he could be a COMPLETE steal if he can develop a consistent shot
Johnson can become a 3/4 in the league, with the size and length to defend Durant, Lebron/Paul George
We need SF's and not SG's playing SF
Dave Hopla Biography
2013-14 New York Knicks Shooting Coach
2013-14 New York Knicks Shooting Coach
Coach Dave Hopla is considered by many to be the top shooter in the world. He regularly knocks down 495 out of 500 shots. Hopla regularly keeps track of all his shots when he practices and lectures. In 2004 he made 98.89%. In 2005 he shot 98.20% by making an unbelievable 35,332 out of 35,979 shots! During the summer of 2007 Dave attended 31 camps where he shot an unbelievable 99.19%! He knocked down 11,093 out of 11,183 shots. Hopla was 260 for 281 from the 3-point line for a percentage of 92.52%! On three occasions he was perfect from the field during his lecture. On June 25th at the University of Maryland he was 263 for 263. On July 28th at the CT Starters camp he was 339 for 339 (20 for 20 from the 3-point line). On August 2nd at UCLA he was 272 for 272 (also 20 for 20 from the 3-point line).
Dave Hopla has worked with many NBA, WNBA, college, high school teams and players. In 2006 Hopla was hired as a shooting consultant for the Toronto Raptors. After joining the Raptors, Toronto increased its team shooting percentage every month, from 44.2% in November 2006 to 47.5% in January 2007. They also increased their 3-point shooting percentage from 30% in November 2006 to 40% in January 2007. In 2007, Dave Hopla was hired by the Washington Wizards as an Assistant Coach for Player Development. His knowledge, expertise, enthusiasm, energy, passion and love of the game are unmatched by anyone. As good as a shooter that Hopla is, he is even a better teacher. He resides in Washington D.C. with his wife Carole and his daughter McKenna.
What they’re saying about Dave Hopla
“I never miss an opportunity to work with Dave, he is the best in the business”
-Kobe Bryant
“Dave has not only helped me with my shooting but he has helped me with my all around game”
-Ray Allen
“Dave is not only the best shooter in the universe, he is also the best shooting coach”
-Coach George Karl
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